Brendan Rodgers arrived at Celtic in the summer of 2016 with a point to prove. The Northern Irishman had been sacked as manager of Liverpool a few months previously after leading The Reds to their joint-worst Premier League finish of eighth in 2015/15, after all.

Though, after over a year at in the Celtic hotseat, it seems safe to say that Rodgers has rebuilt his reputation. Domestic titles may be far for the course for The Hoops but the improvements made under the stewardship of the 44-year-old cannot be ignored. Celtic went the entire domestic season unbeaten and completed a league and cup treble for the first time since 2001, after all.

Not only does Rodgers know English football inside and out, he is also renowned for his ability to turn young players into superstars. Everton, a club that pride themselves on their academy, could certainly do a lot worse.

The problem, however is that almost every European giant around had also expressed an interest. But if Everton want to solve their striking problem with Dembele, appointing Rodgers would be an inspired first step.

Danny Owen

Daniel is a Journalist graduate from Leeds Trinity University and is generally obsessed with everything football related. Daniel watches everything from Augsburg in the Bundesliga to Vitesse in the Eredivisie with as much La Liga as possible thrown in for good measure.